First, a reading and open mic session tomorrow night (September 23) at the Imagitech Theatre in Ōtautahi/Christchurch at 6.30pm.

For those in Port Chalmers this Friday (September 25), the event “Poetic friends of John Francis speak” will start at 5pm, featuring, among others, David Eggleton. Head along to Pea Sea Art, 6 George Street.

Another event next Tuesday, 29 September: the first heat of Word – The Front Line Semi-Finals 2020 will be streaming live on Facebook from 7-8.30pm.

Word of Mouth Open Mic is happening next Tuesday, September 29th, 7.30-9pm, in Kerikeri. The theme is pavlova. Find out more on their Facebook page.

The JAFA Poetry Slam next Wednesday features Mohamed Hassan, award-winning journalist and poet. Check it out on September 30, 7-9.30pm, in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. Find out more on Facebook.